There's nothing quite like a family campervan holiday to connect with loved ones. It's a chance to break free from the daily grind and focus on what matters: quality time, fun, relaxation, and the freedom to explore. And one of the best places in the world for a campervan road trip is New Zealand. Brimming with unforgettable landscapes and awesome attractions, you’ll never be short of great things to do and see. 

If you’re planning your first family campervan trip, you might be a bit stuck on how to get started. In this helpful guide, we'll provide you with top tips on how to plan the ultimate family campervan holiday. From choosing the perfect campervan rental to creating an exciting and kid-friendly itinerary, we've got you covered. Let’s get started!

Thinking about planning a family campervan adventure? Great! A campervan holiday is the perfect way to enjoy some family bonding time and create fun memories. We also understand that keeping your little adventurers happy and occupied on a road trip can sometimes be a bit of a challenge! That’s why we’ve put together this helpful guide full of practical tips to make entertaining the kids super easy. Whether you're looking for interactive games to keep them engaged during the drive or fun activities for cosy campervan nights, we've got you covered. We’ve also included some tips on how to get the kids off to sleep after a busy day – so parents can enjoy some quiet time too!

Embark on a thrilling 16-day motorhome road trip along the Overlander's Way route in Queensland, Australia. Starting in Cairns, you'll first spend two days exploring the vibrant city of Townsville before officially joining the Overlander's Way. From there, you'll journey west, making stops in Charters Towers, Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek, and Cloncurry, before reaching your final destination of Mount Isa. Along the way, you'll discover the rich heritage of historic gold rush towns, encounter dinosaur fossils, explore stunning national parks, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Australian outback. The route offers a mix of coastal and inland landscapes, with each destination offering its own unique charm and experiences. At the end of your road trip, you'll return to Cairns, reflecting on the incredible memories and adventures that you've collected along the Overlander's Way.

Keen to book a family campervan hire for an exhilarating Australia road trip? Victoria, with its stunning coastline, beautiful national parks, and bustling cities, makes for an amazing family campervan holiday. From exploring the Great Ocean Road sights to taking a railway ride in the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria is a family playground waiting to be explored.

If you’re planning a road trip around this awesome state, you may be wondering where to find the best family campsites. At Apollo campervan hire, we like to save you time and do the research for you! In this guide, we share some of the best family camping sites and holiday parks in Victoria. We’ll also share some of the best things to do near each campsite worth adding to your road trip planner while you’re there. But first things first...

This unforgettable journey truly does offer something for everyone with a fantastic mix of relaxation and thrill-seeking activities on a journey of discovery from a secluded alpine spa town to the coasts. You will crisscross the vast plains, passing vineyards, rolling hill country and the wonderful clear braided rivers of North Canterbury that lead down to a deserted and unspoiled coastline full of both swimming and surf beaches and amazing wildlife!

The wonderful Waipara wine region might be small, but it is the fastest growing of all of New Zealand's wine regions producing award winning Pinot Noir and Rieslings. While there are some major players in the area, most of the 75 vineyards that inhabit this area are small, boutique wineries producing high end wines for the region. The area is also strewn with olive groves and bright fields of lavender, making this section of North Canterbury quite stunning. 

From the fertile fields to the braided rivers, swimming and surf opportunities, the North Canterbury waterways have it all. Its coastline is filled with little hidden gems while the rivers that come out of the high country provide awesome fresh water swimming and fishing opportunities. 

It’s not all about the countryside however, with two world class towns on this route. Hanmer Springs alpine spa town will spoil and excite you while the quite amazing plethora of sites and wildlife available at Kaikoura, one of the best places to view whales and marine wildlife anywhere in the world will thrill you!  

This route can be accessed by those finishing up the treasured pathway in the North, or the Wild West Coast Road in the West to extend your road trips into longer adventures or it can be done as a loop itinerary from the hub of Christchurch as shown here.